Ion Systems, a leading supplier of electrostatics management solutions for high technology and industrial applications, has announced the appointment of Conor O’Mahony as vice president of sales and services. Mr. O’Mahony will be responsible for worldwide sales and support of Ion technology products.

As Vice President of Sales and Services, Mr. O’Mahony is chartered with further developing Ion’s sales processes, customer relationships, and business growth. Building on the foundation of technological excellence for which Ion is recognized, Mr. O’Mahony will work with Ion’s executive team to ensure that Ion products and services continue to be technologically superior, cost-effective, quality solutions.

Mr. O’Mahony brings over 20 years of engineering, management, and worldwide sales, service, and applications leadership to the position. Prior to joining Ion, Mr. O’Mahony held senior management positions at Electroglas, Inc., Ultratech Photomask division of Xynetics, Ultratech Stepper, and Texas Instruments.

“Ion is pleased to welcome Conor as Vice President of Sales and Services. His solid engineering background and global experience in the semiconductor and disk drive markets will be an asset as Ion enhances its position as our industry’s technology leader,” said Frank Schneider, President and CEO. “Conor brings an excellent understanding of the customers’ perspective of our business.”

Mr. O’Mahony earned a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering from University College, Cork, Ireland.